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273 – Let’s Talk about Mental Health for Small Business Owners with Leanne Faulkner

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“I must be a failure, and everyone around me must know what they’re doing.”

How often have we all had this EXACT thought?

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic rarely talked about among small business owners: our mental health. Our guest, Leanne Faulker, a small business mental health advocate with a PhD in the field, shares her journey – and how it shaped who she is today.

In This Episode: 

  • Learn how to navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and hear first-hand Leanne Faulkner’s personal journey through mental health struggles.
  • Discover how to manage the emotional weight of running a business, including tips on handling the pressure of balancing stakeholders, running day-to-day operations, and ensuring your team’s well-being.
  • Spot the signs that you might be nearing burnout and get practical advice on when to step back and reassess your mental health as a small business owner.
  • Hear real discussions about what it feels like to fail, even when it seems everyone else seems to have it all together, and why it’s important to talk openly about these struggles.
  • Find out why having a supportive community is crucial for overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and self-doubt and how it can make a world of difference in your business journey.

For more stories of remarkable women entrepreneurs, subscribe to the HerBusiness Podcast.

Mentioned in This Episode:

  • HerBusiness Network
  • Safework NSW
  • VicSafe
  • New Access for Small Business Owners
  • A Head for Business
  • The Small Business Debt Helpline
  • ReReadable

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Hi there. I’m Suzi Dafnis, CEO at HerBusiness. My BIG passion is helping women business owners to grow and scale their business, so that they can create their ideal lifestyle and make a difference in the world. Every day I am inspired by the more than 30,000 amazing women (and...

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Leanne Faulkner has a strong corporate background and holds both a Degree and Masters from the University of Technology, Sydney. Most of Leanne’s working life was spent in senior positions with large multi-nationals. After meeting her partner John, she moved to the Central Coast of NSW for a tree change....

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